About the Journal

The International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment (IJoRCE) is a scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarly discussion related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Education, particularly in the fields of Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, and Community Services. IJoRCE welcomes scholarly works situated in local, national, regional, and international contexts, provided that they offer clear academic contributions and insights relevant to the broader scholarly community. The journal particularly encourages contextually grounded research that connects local knowledge, practices, challenges, and innovations with broader educational, societal, and sustainable-development perspectives.

IJoRCE accepts several types of manuscripts, including Original Research Articles, Review Articles (Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analyses), and Comments and Criticism. The Comments and Criticism section forms part of the journal’s post-publication policy and provides a forum for scholarly comments, critical responses, and academic discussions concerning articles previously published in IJoRCE. Authors of the Original Article may be invited to submit an Author Response, which will be published within the same section. This mechanism is intended to promote scholarly discussion, critical evaluation, transparency, and constructive academic dialogue after publication.

IJoRCE is published by PT Mitra Edukasi dan Publikasi and is issued twice a year, with approximately 7–10 articles published in each issue.

Journal Information

  1. Journal Title: International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment
  2. Journal Initials: IJoRCE
  3. Journal Abbreviation: Int. J. Res. Community Empower.
  4. Publication Frequency: Twice a year, in February and August
  5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58706/ijorce
  6. e-ISSN: 2985-6175
  7. Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Utama Alan Deta, S.Pd., M.Pd., M.Si.
  8. Managing Editor: Dr. Fitriana, S.Si.
  9. E-mail: [email protected]
  10. WhatsApp: +62 895-4298-51500
  11. Publisher: Mitra Edukasi dan Publikasi
  12. Status: International Journal, DOAJ Indexed, and Nationally Accredited Journal (SINTA 3)
  13. Manuscript Language: English

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Announcements

IJoRCE Indexed in DOAJ, Aligned with New National Accreditation Standards, and Implements Crossmark

18-08-2026

International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment (IJoRCE) is now officially indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), accessible at https://doaj.org/toc/2985-6175. This milestone reinforces IJoRCE’s commitment to high-quality, transparent, ethical, and accessible scholarly publishing. Accordingly, several editorial and publication policies have been updated to align with DOAJ requirements and the latest national scientific journal accreditation framework under Permendiktisaintek Number 9 of 2026 and Kepdirjen Saintek Number 374/DST/D.D1/HM.01.01/2026. IJoRCE has also implemented Crossmark to enable readers to verify the current status of published articles and identify post-publication updates. All articles published from 1 January 2027 onward will fully implement Crossmark, including the official “Check for updates” button on both article webpages and PDF files. Further information is available in the Crossmark and Post-Publication Update Policy.

Read more about IJoRCE Indexed in DOAJ, Aligned with New National Accreditation Standards, and Implements Crossmark

Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
View Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Nationally Accredited Sinta 3

Authors' Affiliations: STKIP Al Hikmah Surabaya, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Universitas Diponegoro, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Universitas Padjajaran, Universitas Jember, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Universitas Riau, Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Bengkulu, University of Massachusetts Boston, Council for Medical Schemes, Gauteng Department of Health, University of Pretoria, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, University of Wollongong, and University College London

Participated Country: Indonesia, USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, and UK

Published: 31-08-2026

Articles

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Estimated Manuscript Processing Timeline

The estimated processing time for each stage of the editorial workflow is as follows:

Editorial Stage Estimated Processing Time Estimated Cumulative Time
Initial Check by Editor 1–7 days 1–7 days
Peer Review Process 2–6 weeks 3–8 weeks
Final Check by Editor 1–2 weeks 4–10 weeks
Copyediting, Layout Editing, and Proofreading 1–2 weeks 6–12 weeks

Note: Actual processing times may vary depending on manuscript quality and readiness, Reviewer availability and feedback, the extent of revisions required, and the promptness of Authors in responding to revision requests. Cumulative time is calculated from the date of manuscript submission.

Under ideal conditions, where the manuscript meets the journal requirements, Reviewers are readily available, and no major revision is required, the process from submission to acceptance may take as little as four weeks. However, the actual duration may be longer depending on the editorial process and the outcome of peer review. This estimate does not constitute a guarantee of acceptance within a specific period.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Manuscripts that satisfy the Initial Check proceed to peer review and editorial evaluation before they may be considered for acceptance. A manuscript cannot receive an acceptance decision before completing the applicable peer-review and editorial evaluation process. For full details, please refer to the Estimated Manuscript Processing Timeline.

Statement of Journal Independence and Integrity

The International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment (IJoRCE) is committed to maintaining integrity and editorial independence throughout the scholarly publishing process. IJoRCE does not collaborate with consultants, agents, brokers, or publication service providers that promise acceptance, Letters of Acceptance (LoA), accelerated editorial decisions, or publication by circumventing the journal's editorial procedures.

All manuscripts must be submitted directly by the Authors through the official IJoRCE OJS system, and editorial communication is conducted through the journal system or official IJoRCE communication channels. No third party has the authority to guarantee manuscript acceptance, influence peer review, or determine editorial decisions.

Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editorial Team on the basis of scholarly quality, peer-review outcomes, research integrity, editorial policies, and publication ethics. The Publisher does not interfere with individual editorial decisions.

For full details, please refer to the Statement of Journal Independence and Integrity.